Operator Water-Wastewater II

Nexus Water Group • Rhome, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water/Wastewater Operator performs routine checks of water and/or wastewater treatment systems and helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations. The role assists with operations, maintenance, and customer service for facility systems, and performs supervisor-assigned tasks. The position is located in Granbury, Texas. Some travel within the service area may be required, and after-hours or weekend on-call support and shift work may be required.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, job-related technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance, and one to two years of related experience. A TCEQ Class C Water and/or Wastewater Certification is required; the employee must obtain Class C Water and Wastewater Certifications within one year of accepting the position and a CSI from the TCEQ within two years. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Outlook and Excel, are required.

Work is performed primarily outdoors and may involve adverse weather and environmental conditions, noise and vibration from heavy equipment, and exposure to moving equipment parts, high-voltage electrical equipment, hazardous chemicals, and bacteria in wastewater.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Job-related skills and technical knowledge of water and wastewater operations and maintenance, attained through specialized courses and on-the-job training.
• One to two years of related experience; the posting also states a requirement of two years of directly related experience in water and/or wastewater system operations, maintenance, and customer service.
• A TCEQ Class C Water and/or Class C Wastewater Certification; the employee must obtain Class C Water and Wastewater Certifications within one year of accepting the position.
• Obtain a CSI issued by the TCEQ within two years of accepting the position.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to interact and cooperate to coordinate work, resolve problems, and obtain information; ability to apply procedures and guidelines and adapt standard methods to differing situations.
• Ability to meet occasional irregular hours, shift work, weekend work, and on-call requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating backhoe and/or trackhoe equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility checks and ensure compliance with TCEQ or NPDES permits.
• Observe and monitor equipment and operations daily; assess problems and diagnose equipment failures at water wells, lift stations, treatment plants, and other facilities.
• Operate belt presses and keep facilities clean by scrubbing and washing them down as needed.
• Order supplies as needed to maintain inventory.
• May provide functional supervision of an Operator in Training by setting priorities, assigning duties, scheduling work, and providing training.
• Perform daily analyses of effluent samples, make adjustments to keep the facility within permit limits, and set up samplers for required regulatory samples.
• Maintain daily data logs for EPA and TCEQ reports.
• Assist with scheduling and performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with water and wastewater line repairs, new line installation, and other assigned work.
• Inspect and maintain pumps, motors, valves, and other plant equipment; troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Pull motors and pumps for repair and fabricate parts as necessary.
• Respond to and investigate customer service calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at three weeks annually.
• 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits beginning the first day of the month after the start date.
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and an education allowance.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED